As a follow up to episodes #7 and #8 on the Big Beautiful Bill and the numerous implications it has on retirement and taxes, in today's episode Matt clarifies how Social Security income is taxed. He breaks down the important concepts to understand for SS taxation, including the difference between adjusted gross income and provisional income, and the brackets for single and married filing jointly tax payers. He outlines a few important strategies for managing your income and withdrawals in retirement, as well as the new senior deductions coming into effect in 2026.

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